Yes, the Men’s Épée World Cup will be held at Charterhouse Lagos from December 14 to 15, 2024:
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Host venueThe international school Charterhouse Lagos will host the tournament.
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Participating countriesCountries confirmed to participate include Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Greece, Angola, Togo, and Benin Republic.
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SignificanceThis event is a landmark achievement for the Nigerian Fencing Federation and the first time a Sub-Saharan African country has hosted a fencing World Cup.
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BenefitsThe event will provide local fencers with exposure to top-level competition and opportunities to earn points for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers in Los Angeles.
The Fencing World Cup is an international fencing competition held by the International Fencing Federation. Each season, there are five World Cup events, three Grand Prix, and several satellite events in each weapon.